THE DARK KNIGHT #7

The fight you have been waiting for is here. Its Batman verses Bane with no fear. Batman is a card. And Bane thinks he's hard. Whilst the white rabbit looks good in her gear. Honest. As told to me by the combined creative team of Paul Jenkins and David Finch; with special guest
star, Publisher: DC Comics in April 2012.

So what’s the STORY
morning glory?

Now this issue of The Dark Night, entitled 'The Final
Curtain', is in fact like a curtain, flittering back and forth for no reason
what so ever.

You see, at the moment, Batman has been turned into
punching-bag by the villain called Bane, and has just about managed to get away
from him to save his captive, Poison Ivy.

And do you know what? It is a 'good thing' that he does you
know! Because Ivy gives him a 'special potion' to turn Bane into a bong, so to
speak.

However, Batman isn't able to dispel this drug, not until Bane
gives him a couple of more slaps, and when the Flash reverses his drugged fueled dilemma,
and halt's Bane long enough for Batman to do this deed.

Great news, right? Well, not to White Rabbit it's not. Or
should I call her Bruce's bosom-buddy, Jai's, double?

What is the most
memorable SENTENCE OR CONVERSATION spoken in this issue?

Err? I am not really sure if there is anything memorable in
this tale? Though I suppose I did like it when the Flash said to Superman
"I may have been running round in circles for a couple of days, but I did
not lose my sense of direction" before he then zoomed off into the
distance.

Well, it is kind of pithy as a quote.

What was the BEST
thing about this issue?

On a conceptual level, I did enjoy how the story felt very
simple as an overall narrative. For example, Batman escapes from Bane, save
Ivy, Flash gets better, blah-blah-blah. Also, in many ways it did remind me of
an early silver age yarn with better artwork.

What was the WORST
thing about this issue?

The problem with this series is that
the story is sparse, and the personality is non-existent. This book is the
Paris Hilton of the DCnU. Nice to look at and flick through. But at the end of
the day you might want something without a strained past. Plus, what the hell
was that Jai / White Rabbit end-note all about? A person who can be in two
places at once! Hmmm. Judgement reserved for the time being.

What was the most
CREATIVE thing about this issue?

STORY: I found that the only creative element in this story;
was how Batman bumped into the lighthouse by mistake, and how the Flash ended
up saving him. Well, they are both 'new', right? And something I have not seen in a comic book before.

ART: I cannot really say anything bad about David Finch's
artwork. In this tale I liked his rather grand panel layouts, which had that
very cinematic and clean quality to them. Moreover, I do like how he draws
women - the dirty sod.

If you had to CAST
TWO CHARACTERS in this comic book, who would they be and why?

JAI: She's tanned. She has nice hair. She's got a good body
on her. Plus she does not have to do too much to get male attention. Kim Kardashian?
Maybe she can act?

THE FLASH: In this book, this super fast hero comes across
as being brave, a bit clumsy, and a stubborn sod as times. So if you could get
actor / singer, Justin Timberlake, to tidy himself up and style his hair in the
right way, that would be a nice fit, huh?

If this issue had a
MOVIE TAG LINE, what would it be?

Never Fight Men Who Are Bigger, Stronger, Or Faster Than
You, Unless You Have Some Drugs At Hand.

If this issue were a MOVIE,
an OBJECT, or a piece of MUSIC, what would that be and why?

I have said it now, haven't I? This comic book is Paris Hilton. Do I really need to explain any more relatable details? Granted, Batman
has not made a sex-tape yet. But then again there was that 'Batman XXX' parody
jiggling about all over the internet.

I best keep quiet I think.

FINAL thoughts...

OK, I know that I have not been too kind about this
issue all in all. Though I have to admit, that compared to some of its
previous chapters, I did prefer the simple quality to it much-much more. Also,
now that this first arc seems to be over and done with (kind of), maybe next issue
could be a much better read. The White Rabbit / Batman thing does sound like
nice concept, huh? Could make for a nice porn too!